The Mandate Trade Union v Dunnes Stores case at the Labour Court in relation to security over hours and incomes for Dunnes Stores workers has been delayed until mid/late June.

While Dunnes Stores and their Senior Counsel attended the hearing, the Court is still dealing with ‘preliminary issues’ and Dunnes Stores made it clear they will be contesting Mandate’s claims.

Gerry Light, Mandate Assistant General Secretary said: “It is extremely frustrating that the case has been delayed but we will continue to pursue this important issue until it is resolved to the satisfaction of our members in Dunnes Stores.”

He added, “While the case may be delayed, Mandate will also continue to pressure government to introduce legislation which would give Dunnes workers and all other workers in Ireland security over their hours and their incomes.”

More information will be issued in due course but here is a broader update on the new legislation proposed by government.